James's batting style is unknown, but it is known he bowled right-arm fast-medium.
James made his debut for Carmarthenshire in the 1910 Minor Counties Championship against Monmouthshire.
James played 5 further Minor Counties Championship for Carmarthenshire in 1910, the last coming against Cornwall.
[1] Moving to Australia, where he taught at St Peter's College, Adelaide,[2] James made his first-class debut for South Australia in December 1914, against New South Wales.
He made 3 further first-class appearances for South Australia, the last coming against Victoria in February 1915.